{"product_id":"wu-yi-shan-sheng-tai-naturally-grown-rou-gui-rock-oolong-tea","title":"Wu Yi Shan “Sheng Tai” Naturally Grown Rou Gui Rock Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRou Gui (肉桂, lit. “cinnamon”) is one of Wu Yi’s flagship cultivars, grown on the mountain since the Qing Dynasty. It’s famous for its spicy, cinnamon-bark aroma and bold, lively character. This lot is “Sheng Tai” (生态), meaning naturally grown. The bushes are farmed without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and are allowed to grow with minimal intervention among wild plants. The result is a cleaner, more vibrant Rou Gui with real depth and plenty of energy.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally grown Rou Gui from Ma Tou Yan, tended and picked by hand. Grown without herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, well-twisted dark leaves with flashes of olive and gold, a sign of careful hand processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, clear amber-orange liquor that pours like liquid honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet leaves open up green with reddish-brown edges, the classic sign of well-managed oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy, sweet, and mineral, with the bold personality Rou Gui fans love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Cinnamon bark, roasted nuts, and orchid flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquor: clear golden-amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor: Creamy and thick with notes buckwheat pancakes and honey floral sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Spice, and that classic mineral \"rock-rhyme\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArea: Ma Tou Yan, Wu Yi Shan, Fujian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Rou Gui 肉桂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing: naturally grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers (生态)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Spring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft: wither → bruise → partial oxidation → charcoal roast → rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast: Medium-Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Good water helps. Adjust to taste.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–7 g per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick rinse, then 8–10s • 10–12s • 15s • 20s • 25s… for 10+ infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: Rou Gui’s spice jumps out in the first few steeps. Keep them short, then lengthen the times to bring out the sweetness underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g per 300 ml (10 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95–98 °C for 2:30–3:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30s each round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–1.5 g per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: airtight, cool, dry, away from strong aromas. The roast is already well settled, so it’s ready to enjoy right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea: Naturally Grown “Sheng Tai” Rou Gui Wuyi Rock Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Spring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Wu Yi Shan, Fujian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast: Medium-Light, charcoal roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn short: a lively, naturally grown Rou Gui with classic cinnamon spice and clean, sweet depth. A great pick for anyone who loves bold Yancha!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":68132466917575,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":68132466950343,"sku":null,"price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":68132466983111,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":68132467015879,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":68132467048647,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":68132467081415,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/strg_thumb_7c6b9858-6ae1-440e-844c-7914796ac753.png?v=1793322572","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-au\/products\/wu-yi-shan-sheng-tai-naturally-grown-rou-gui-rock-oolong-tea","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}